Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Northwell Health; Halesite (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Nurse Assistant to perform basic patient care activities aligned with age-related needs. You will assist with daily living tasks and support RNs in delivering compassionate care.

The role emphasizes observation, reporting changes in condition, helping with transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment while controlling the use of time and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program preferred.
• Prior relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
• Observes patients and reports changes in condition to Registered Nurse; answers call lights and responds appropriately.
• Transports patients to and from units as directed by Registered Nurse and per transfer techniques.
• Straightens patient rooms, changes linens, and performs related tasks.
• Replenishes supply stock needed for basic patient care and orders supplies.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Complies with safety policies to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring time, equipment and supplies.
• Performs related duties as required; other duties may be assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program

Prior relevant experience

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Nurse Assistant to perform basic patient care activities aligned with age-related needs. You will assist with daily living tasks and support RNs in delivering compassionate care.

The role emphasizes observation, reporting changes in condition, helping with transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment while controlling the use of time and supplies.